Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Oatland, or 10 miles north of Georgetown, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, Plantersville, Rhems, Graves, Yauhannah,
and Oatland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Williamsburg; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov